§ 38. Colonel DAYasked the Minister of Health if he is aware of the resolution of the National Playing Fields Association calling attention to the dearth of playing fields and recreation grounds; and will he consider the advisability of causing an inquiry to be held into the existing facilities for the physical recreation of school children and adult work-people?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of HEALTH (Sir Kingsley Wood)My right hon. Friend is aware of the resolution and of the need for more playing fields and recreation grounds, but he doubts the advantage of an inquiry such as that suggested. Local authorities were given powers in 1925 to provide and equip playing fields, but undoubtedly the present need for economy must delay the full use of these powers.
§ Colonel DAYWill the hon. Gentleman consider whether such an inquiry would not be advantageous?
§ Sir K. WOODI have already stated that I do not think it would be.